Archive · 26 Jan 2026
Elephant Carcass Cut and Buried in Odisha
In Odisha, a deputy ranger named Binaya Bisi and some other forest workers did something very wrong.
An elephant died because it got electrocuted.
Instead of reporting it, they cut the elephant into 32 pieces and buried them in different places.
They did this to hide what they did.
The forest officials found out and are now taking action.
The deputy ranger is missing, and the others involved have been given notices.
The forest officials say this was a very bad thing to do, and they will do more to find out what happened.
They are also checking the samples to learn more about the elephant.
An elephant died due to suspected electrocution in Odisha's Kandhamal district.
The carcass was cut into 32 pieces and buried in different locations to conceal evidence.
Suspended Deputy Ranger Binaya Bisi is accused of orchestrating the cover-up.
A wildlife offence case has been registered against Bisi and others involved.
Notices have been issued to eight squad members, the driver has been produced in court, and three vehicles have been seized.
- Who
- Deputy Ranger Binaya Bisi and eight squad members
- What
- An elephant carcass was cut into 32 pieces and buried in different locations
- When
- The incident was disclosed on Monday, January 15, 2024
- Where
- Kandhamal and Kalahandi districts, Odisha
- Why
- To conceal evidence and avoid disciplinary proceedings
- Location
- Kandhamal and Kalahandi districts, Odisha
- Cause of Death
- Suspected electrocution
- Number of Pieces
- 32
- Accused Official
- Binaya Bisi (Suspended Deputy Ranger)
- Action Taken
- Wildlife offence case registered, notices issued to 8 squad members, driver produced in court, 3 vehicles seized
- Investigation Status
- Samples sent to forensic lab, investigating officer appointed
